kietoa — meaning in English
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English meaning
- entangle verb To twist or wind things together so tightly that they become hard to separate.
- entwine verb To wind two or more things together, or wrap them around each other.
- intertwine verb To twist two or more things around each other.
- muffle noun Something that softens or blocks out sound.
- roll verb To move by turning over and over on a surface.
- trammel noun Anything that holds someone back or restricts their freedom or progress.
- wind noun The natural movement of air, especially a noticeable current outdoors.
Senses
kietoa is used for these senses in English:
- entangle (transitive) To involve in such complications as to render extrication difficult.
- entangle (transitive) To involve in difficulties or embarrassments; to embarrass, puzzle, or distract by adverse or perplexing circumstances, interests, demands, etc.; to hamper; to bewilder.
- entwine To twist or twine around something (or one another).
- intertwine To twine (things) together.
- muffle (transitive) To wrap (a person, face etc.) in fabric or another covering, for warmth or protection; often with up.
- roll (transitive) To bind or involve by winding, as with a bandage; to enwrap; often with up.
- trammel To entangle, as in a net.
- wind (transitive) To entwist; to enfold; to encircle.
entangle — full definition
- verb To twist or wind things together so tightly that they become hard to separate.
- verb To draw someone into a difficult situation that is hard to escape from.
- verb To confuse or trouble someone with awkward demands or problems.
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